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Book Synopsis
Focuses on concrete, achievable measures that can be implemented in a market economy giving it broad appeal to professionals and engaged citizens across the political spectrum

Trade Review

". . . a systematic approach that can make a difference. . . in areas like building construction, land use, transportation, electricity generation and how consumers can choose value while at the same time playing a role in a carbon efficient economy."

-- Robert E. Hoopes * Wildlife Book Reviews *

"Modestly named, it's nothing less than a 'best practices' manual for achieving carbon neutrality . . . framing the challenge culturally and legally, and using available technologies and political strategies to meet it. . . . Words to live by as we look forward."

-- Clair Enlow * Daily Journal of Commerce *

Table of Contents

Foreword by Denis Hayes
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction

1. Measure for Measure
2. The Invisible Hand
3. Regulatory Roadblocks
4. Reduce
5. Built to Last
6. Great Neighborhoods
7. Spaces for Nature
8. On-Site Life Cycles
9. Regional Transportation
10. Delight
11. Making a Dent

Notes
Bibliography
Index

The Carbon Efficient City

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A Paperback / softback by Al Hurd, Al Hurd, Denis Hayes

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    Publisher: University of Washington Press
    Publication Date: 01/09/2012
    ISBN13: 9780295991719, 978-0295991719
    ISBN10: 0295991712

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Focuses on concrete, achievable measures that can be implemented in a market economy giving it broad appeal to professionals and engaged citizens across the political spectrum

    Trade Review

    ". . . a systematic approach that can make a difference. . . in areas like building construction, land use, transportation, electricity generation and how consumers can choose value while at the same time playing a role in a carbon efficient economy."

    -- Robert E. Hoopes * Wildlife Book Reviews *

    "Modestly named, it's nothing less than a 'best practices' manual for achieving carbon neutrality . . . framing the challenge culturally and legally, and using available technologies and political strategies to meet it. . . . Words to live by as we look forward."

    -- Clair Enlow * Daily Journal of Commerce *

    Table of Contents

    Foreword by Denis Hayes
    Preface
    Acknowledgments
    Introduction

    1. Measure for Measure
    2. The Invisible Hand
    3. Regulatory Roadblocks
    4. Reduce
    5. Built to Last
    6. Great Neighborhoods
    7. Spaces for Nature
    8. On-Site Life Cycles
    9. Regional Transportation
    10. Delight
    11. Making a Dent

    Notes
    Bibliography
    Index

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